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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.03, 3,491.30 and 683.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.03, 3,491.30 and 683.59 is: 1,025.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.03 : 3,491.30 = 683.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.03/3,491.30 = 683.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.03x = 3,491.30 × 683.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.03x = 2,386,617.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,617.29/2,327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.61

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